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HV 71 vs Timrå Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 14-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: HV 71 2-3 Timrå
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HV 71 travel to face Timrå in SHL action on 14 November, a fixture that pits a struggling home side against visitors who have shown greater resilience this season. The hosts sit 14th with just one win from 13 games, while Timrå occupy 8th with four victories from the same number of matches. The gap in the standings reflects a clear difference in current form and squad capability.
Team form
HV 71
HV 71 have endured a difficult campaign. Over their last five matches, they have won once and lost four times, scoring 11 goals but conceding 20 — an average of 4.0 per game. The 6-2 defeat to Frölunda on 24 October was particularly damaging, and even their sole victory against Brynas (3-2) came in a fixture where they conceded three goals. Defensive frailty is the defining characteristic; they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these five outings. Offensively, they average 2.2 goals per game, which is modest for a team that must chase games.
Timrå
Timrå's recent record is more encouraging, though not without blemish. They have won two of their last five outings — both against lower-tier opposition in friendly fixtures — but their three SHL losses reveal vulnerabilities. They conceded five goals to Örebro and three to Linköping, suggesting defensive lapses under pressure. However, they average 2.4 goals scored and 2.8 conceded per game over this period, a markedly better defensive record than their hosts. The 1-0 defeat to Brynas shows they can be tight when required, and their overall standing of 8th reflects a squad with more balance than HV 71 currently possess.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are recorded in the available data.
Key factors
HV 71's defensive record is the critical weakness. Conceding 4.0 goals per game leaves them vulnerable to any opponent with a functional attack, and Timrå, despite their own inconsistency, have shown they can score at a reasonable rate. Timrå's superior league position and better defensive average suggest they will approach this match as the stronger unit. HV 71's sole recent win came at home against a weaker opponent; away form is not evident from the data, but their overall trajectory does not inspire confidence. Timrå's away record in SHL is not separately detailed, but their standing and recent performances suggest they are capable of competing on the road.
Prediction
The model favours Timrå as the more likely winner. The visitors' superior standing, better defensive record over recent matches, and more balanced squad composition point to an away victory. HV 71's chronic defensive issues and single win in 13 games make them difficult to back despite playing at home. Timrå should create enough chances to exploit the hosts' vulnerabilities, and while HV 71 may score — they average 2.2 per game — Timrå's defensive solidity relative to their opponents suggests the visitors will prevail.
Timrå are the favourite. Back the away win.
Match info
Tournaments:
SHL(2026)
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Statistics
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Recent Form
HV 71
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Timrå
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Farjestad | 15 | 13 | 0 | 42 |
| 2 |  Frolunda | 17 | 10 | 5 | 34 |
| 3 |  Skelleftea | 15 | 9 | 3 | 31 |
| 4 |  Malmo | 15 | 6 | 4 | 25 |
| 5 |  Orebro | 15 | 7 | 5 | 25 |
| 6 |  Lulea | 15 | 6 | 5 | 23 |
| 7 |  Rogle | 16 | 6 | 7 | 23 |
| 8 |  Djurgarden | 16 | 4 | 7 | 20 |
| 9 |  Timra | 15 | 4 | 7 | 19 |
| 10 |  Brynas | 15 | 5 | 8 | 18 |
| 11 |  Vaxjo | 15 | 5 | 8 | 18 |
| 12 |  IF Bjorkloven | 15 | 5 | 9 | 17 |
| 13 |  Linkoping | 15 | 4 | 9 | 15 |
| 14 |  HV 71 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 11 |
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